- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $25/hour
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About David Yurman
Founded in New York in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and painter Sybil Yurman, David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house distinguished by its artistic heritage and iconic Cable design. Blending sculptural form, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand brings a distinctive creative perspective to fine jewelry. As an employer, it encompasses disciplines ranging from jewelry design and product development to retail, client services, and corporate functions. Its professional environment connects artistic expression with the exacting standards of luxury, inviting employees to contribute to a shared legacy of design innovation while cultivating enduring relationships with a discerning clientele.
David Yurman's paid Summer 2027 internship is a nine-week hybrid program in New York City, running June 7–August 6, 2027. The Women's Design Projects Intern supports seasonal jewelry design development from concept through production, including CAD and Shop submissions, layouts, colorways, and pricing requests; estimated pay is $25 per hour.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with design development through CAD and Shop submissions, layout and color proposals, and pricing requests.
- Support the Design team in preparing styles for T/O, Market, and Product Development.
- Gain hands-on knowledge of the design development process from Concept through Production by collaborating with cross-functional partners.
- Create and update layouts and colorways in Photoshop to support product development.
- Partner with the team on additional operational and development needs as assigned.
- Support ongoing design development responsibilities under the direction of the Design Projects team.
- Complete assigned development and operational tasks accurately and within established timelines.
- Collaborate with Design and cross-functional partners to advance styles from Concept through Production.
- Build working knowledge of the processes, systems, and tools used throughout design development.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Jewelry Design, Design, or a related field; Product Development with a background in Design or Jewelry Design is also preferred.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Interest in jewelry design and the product development process preferred.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Jewelry Design, Design, or a related field; Product Development with a background in Design or Jewelry Design is also preferred. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 25 per hour.
Benefits
Weekly learning, social, and networking events.
Culture
David Yurman’s workplace culture is rooted in the artistic partnership of its founders, blending a sculptor’s eye for form with a painter’s sensitivity to color. As a family-founded American luxury jeweler, the brand places craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its teams bring this artistic heritage to life through distinctive design and a refined, personal approach to client service.
About Cerulean
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